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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A BYGONE DAY.
BY PATTY CORY.

This morning in my hands CHANGED to hold
A we'll known book. and in its pages OLD
There lay three linden leaves with hue OF
gold.
Three perfect leaves And. seeing them,
stood
Again beside my lover in wood.
Where shining linden leaves the GROUND De-
strewed.
And searching there, my true love gathered
three;
me-
To keep this golden day in memory"
And as ne searched the linden leaves among,
All tenderly he sang this olden song,
Whose words unto the melody belong:
81 And the linden leans above me
Till | think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me-
Even me-even me-"
And as he sang and looked for leaves the while
Wis eyes sought mine with arch and tender smile
What Joy can eer again my heart begufle-
Since death has done to me this cruel wrong
Has hushed the beating of heart so strong,
And silenced evermore the voice Of song
o precious leaves! 'For love-and thee and
mer'
And the pages old they still may be.
But seeing them again seem to see
The loving face; the far off day seems near;
The voice love again in song is clear.
And once again those old time words hear;
4sAnd the linden leans above m
Till think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me-
Even me-even me-.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

west Of Tucson. They came into a
deep, precipitous mountain gorge
where there was g. heavy growth OF
timber. His habit was to go to a.
fallen tree and wait there for the COM
ing of Brazzleton, who always rode
off with his revolver in hand ready
for an emergency. The entire posse
of six lay down behind the fallen tree
and waited for the coming of the great
highwayman. He was known person.
ally to the sheriff and all his deputies.
By and by they saw him approach.
ing. He rode out of the thick brush
into g. little opening with cleaning
revolver In his right hand, which hung
rather carelessly at his side. Those
who were there at the time have told
me they had never before seen so
superb an equestrian as Brazzleton
was at that fatal moment. He looked
like some wild animal that had lust
come forth from his lair, ready to leap
on his prey. But the picture was to
endure for but q moment, for, at the
word of command by the sheriff,
the entire party delivered their fire
and Brazzelton threw up his right
hand in vain attempt to shoot and
rolled off his horse with six big holes
through his body. Thus died one of
the most reckless and successful rob.
bers of this or any other age. He was
strapped on his horse and taken down
to Tucson, where he was set up
against an adobe wall the next morn
ing and photographed. / have seen
nearly ali of the celebrated guerillas
of the late war. l have spent a day
in 1852 in the camp OF Quantrell and
seventy of the best men he ever had
in his command. ] saw the picture of
Bill Anderson after he was killed in
North Missouri, and / knew Pink Glib
son and many of the men who assist
ed him in the Kingsville (Mo.) mas
sacre, but of all the rough riders /
have any personal knowledge of |
have seen none with face of such set
resoluteness and such a tiger-like fig
u1e as he was shown to have by his
photograph, taken after death. He
was certainly entitled to the distinc-
tion of being called the king of Arizona
highwaymen, and we shall probably
never see his like again in this coun-
try.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
Wandering Minstrels.
From the Leeds Mercury.

From the LEEDS Mercury.
am told that at Scarborough this
season much mystifcation has been
caused by the presence OF two wan
dering minstrels, who, with q piano
striped canvas, ornamented with
flowers and bulrushes, and with an
awning that completely shades the
musicians, play and sing on the
Esplanade twice a day. My cor
respondent assures me that they are
gentlemen of culture, though they are
we'll disguised in blue spectacles,
slouched hats and big cloaks that
completely envelop them. They play
and sing In a most artistic fashion
and in a way that charms alike old
and young, grave and gay, and holds
them spellbound. A motley crowd
gathers round them in the fading light
Of the autumn afternoons. Close to
the singer stands the beautiful bride,
Leincliffe; next to her little match
girl, who forgets to offer her wares, so
entranced is she by the sweet sounds.
Lord Londesborough and Viscount
Raincliffe, Sir Lionel and Lady Darrell,
the artists from the theaters, nurse
maids and children, parsons and
politicians, all stand and listen.
Lady Londesborough's carriage is
drawn up as close as it can be
got, and she and Lady Mildred Deni-
son listen intently, occasionally bend
ing forward to ask for favorite song.
The popular parson, Mr.. Parr, stops
for few moments of enjoyment on
his busy way. Newman Hall, with
his blue ribbon, is therein fact, sll
sorts and conditions of men and wo-
men form an adnsiring audience.
'Who are they?' "What are they ?"
are the questions every one asks and
no one can answer. 'sThe singer is an
italian prince; am certain of it,"
says one lady well known in the fash
ionable world, ST have met him in So
ciety at Rome" "Oh, no, dear, 'says
her friend, "they are the sons of g.
Welsh baronet, and are doing it for g.
wager" They have been photo
graphed in their disguise, and the pho
tographs are eagerly bought up. They
have given q concert and appeared in
full evening dress, but with hats and
specUacles and cloaks. "Black Cap"
and "Gray Cap" are their pseudo
nyms here, and under these titles they
have subscribed eagerly to all local
charities. Certainly their secret has
been remarkably we'll kept and their
success deserved, for they are very &C.
compIished and talented men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A Chance Acquaintance.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Monsieur Is an American,
think ?"
1t is on the Calais boat. That
steady light off there is France. In a
few hours we will be in Paris. The
Channel is as smooth as the MOnon-
gahela above the dam. | have no
symptoms Of the kind l have dreaded,
and [ am in the best of humors. A
tall Frenchman is leaning on the
railing at my side, and he has just
asked me the question. reply that
his surmise is correct, and he says
with 3, laugh, "Ah, then Of course,
Monsieur is g. millionaire as we'll"
You are quite right" say to him.
''You are a fearful liar" say to my
self.
Monsieur is destined for our beau
tiful Paris, ofcourse?"
Exactly, This is my first visit,
and do not speak French"
Monsieur looks Just as delighted as
I expected ne would. was evidently
bit of mutton he intended for home
consumption.
Monsieur is perhaps from New
York;"
"Not at all. Made a pile in hogs III
Chicago, and now I've struck a silver
mine in Jersey City,
monsieur is fortunate. He has,
perhaps, some friends with him 20
"Not g. soul. ALI alone"
"Ah, is it SO? Perhaps my poor
self could introduce M onsieur TO some
of the wonders of Paris
He began TO draw closer, and in a
lower tone said: 81 can show him
many curious things and-Monsieur
will not betray me ?" "Of course
not"
perhaps Monsieur would like to
buy some diamonds, some rubles,
some pearls quietly from q friend of
mine, ware cheap and there would be
no duty to pay going home ?"
$50 that's your little lay, is it ?" /
remark to myself. 81 will just let you
go on and see what else you have to
SELL"
"Jolly smooth trip, this, my boy"
says an unmisGakable English voice
behind me, and I turned to find my
travelling companion at my back, eye
ing the diamond dealer with suspi-
clOn. The F'renchman eyed the new
conner, then looks at me, and to save
myself from humiliation / could not
prevent q faint smile. The foreign ell
ement utters something which sounds
soft and melodious, but which no
doubt means something hard and
malodorous, and off he goes.
"What's that fellow up to inquiries
my friend. ''He is a rum one, he Is.
He'd cut out your throat for q five
franc piece" And so my little bit
OF contemplated amusement was
knocked in the head, and my fortune
made from hogs and the Jersey silver
mine was left undeveloped in the
hands of q mental assignee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A Disagreeble Swaziland.

j: R. Giddens of Dodge County,
Georgia, tells quite singular incident
which occurred to him few mornings
since. Mr. Giddens arose early, as is
his custom, dressed himself, put on his
hat, and went out to the well to draw
a bucket of water. returned to the
house and proceeded to make q fire
preparatory to getting breakfast.
While he was busy at these morning
duties he thought his hat fitted him
rather closely, but did not give the
matter any further attention. When
he went out, however, to bath his
face and hands, he laid his hat aside,
and out crawled venomous looking
snake, measuring three feet in length.
Just how or when his snakeship got
into his hat Mr.. Giddens does not
know
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
THE DARKTOWN THANKSGIVING.
BY H. 8. KELLAR.

Oars permiscuss varieties
Berlougin' ter de breed
Dat seems to loom upsheabenly ~.
At de Tanksgibin' feed.
Oar am de Shanghi rooster
An de banty chickens small, II
De bobtail ducks, de gander 49,.
An de turkey risin' tall.
Oars cranberry and salary
An peach-sass boomin' hot
Oars roas' beef in de Oben pan
And bile -pok in de pot.
But bes' OBJ all Tub de coon
Wild taters spread erroun'
Long wild de suZzle OBJ de fat
Dat am or lobely SCUM,
Sum folks prefer de chicken pie,
Sum TO ks perfer it bile,
While sum to ks hassel to der fry
Dat make yo' gizzard smile.
But dose dat takle ter de grub
Dat vanish all ter soon.
Dew don't know muffin OBJ de bliss
OATS spread erroun' bake-coon.
Ter stuff de raskill ter de brim
Wild salt-po'k nice and fat;
Ter sab him up wild grabey hot
Oars muffin slow bout dat.
Go way wild all yo' cackle hens,
To- turkeys big and small;
Yo' bake-coon at Tanksgibin spread,
1t am de bes' OBJ all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
N EEKlY Wisconsin,

THE publishers Of the WEEKLY wIscox-
Blk in making their annual announcement
to the public, do so with confident pride
and satisfaction. The WISCONSIN is in the
iifty-iirSt year of its existence. and forty
first year ualer its present management.
The growth Of the WISCONSIN has been
steady and uninterrupted. 1t has far cr-
ceeded the growth OF population in the
state from which Il derives its support ana
name. The circulation of the WIscoNsIs is
greater in the state than that OF any other
single journal.
II has been the cirn of the pubIishers to
make the WISCONSIN, q paper worthy OF our
great commonwealth I has never been
their practice TO say much or promise v hat
shall bc done in the future, but they refer
their readers to what hes been done in the
past, contenting themselves with the assur-
ance that they propose to continue their Ell
forts 70 produce great family journal.
The WEEKLY WISCONSIN has by far the
largest and ablest corps of original wri.ers
In the state or IN the Northwest nearly the
whole contents from week to week being
original matter prepared expressly for this
journal. The publishers pay five tues "a
much money for contributions as Is paid by
any other weekly paper in Wisconsin
Without the risk Of contradiction, Il IS
claimed that the WEEKLr WIsoossrx b the
b st printed newspaper in the state Ia
typography Is alwsyi clear and legible and
may be read with pleasure BY all eyes..
The different departments Of the pap<f
arc conducted by editors peculiarly l6fted
for such depsrtmeuts. and coyes vida range
of subjects.
To tie farm department vas added iass
year, and Will be continued this year. . YER
bAkim report Of al the best papen read at
the Farmen' Institutes. These papers alone
Published IN . hook would make an octave
volume which wvala cost twice tia
Subscription price 81 the paper. -. :
Tor tho am1semdnt and edihczaop Of Is
readers II printed In ordinary book style
would h . year MAks mora shsn tsn y0t
amsss
Address WkxEi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

boy-an honest, honorable one-I will
never tell"
The temptation to persist in his I'M
dertabing was great, but down IN
wicked, daredevil Gus Rybolt's heart
there was g. tender spot which beautl-
full jamie johnson had held ever since
she was a mite of child and he had
taken care of her at school.
Harm her :? He wouldn't have
harmed nair OF her head to have
saved his own life, and she knew it.
"You cannot have the the money,
but won't you accept the promise
won't you make the compact 2"
eyes," he said at last, in a husky.
trained voice. "Heaven bless you
jamie Johnson, and may heaven
bless me and he was gone.
And jamie, with eyes full OF tears,
slipped into bed, and after long time
fell soundly asleep.
But wasn't that old judge furious
when he came home!
can abominable practical Joke" he
tuned. "There was Rube we'll as am,
and very much surprised to see me. /
know who did it,"
"Why, papa" laughed jamie, "you
ought to be thankful that Uncle RUDE
is well and not dying as you thought.
How can you feel provoked or angry?
I am so glad it was not true"
The next morning Gus Rybolt had
disappeared.
Ten years later jamie johnson was
q lovely, stately woman. The radiant
promise of early girlhood was more
than fulfilled; while the brave tender
heart was unchanged.
The wife of the governor was receiv-
ing and her rooms were filled with
distinguished guests. The last conner
was q young man of thirty, OF COM
manding presence, whose grace and
noble face made him appear some
what older. After paying his respects
to the hostess, he made his way slowly
forward, and was met by many
smiles and greetings. He was evidently
a great favorite in society.
"Oh. there is Gen. Rybolt, who has
refused the Austrian mission papa says
because he has another and better mis-
sion among the poor OF New York.
You know him by reputation, dear;
but few know the half OF the great and
good things he is doing with his wealth
and talents" The speaker was the
goveners daughter.
jamie johnson turned her lovely
hazel eyes carelessly toward the per.
son pointed out-looked one instant
coolly upon him and her face under
went sudden change.
cit is-Yes, it must be Gus Ryboit
Howmarvelous are Thy ways, o God!"
she breathed.
Slowly, yet steadily, he found his
way toward her.
Her face was no longer pale but
flushed, and her appraised eyes showed
pleased recognition.
His first words were: 81 have kept
my promise; have you kept yours?"
Eyes, oh, yes," she breathed, then
added "Thank heaven !" to which ne
gave low "Amen."
To say the old Judge was astonished
is putting it mildly; to find in the emf
nent reformer his old-as he supposed
-incorrigible Gus Rybolt utterly non
plussed him. To an old friend he
said confidentially:
''Yes, the boy has turned out
trump. and the wonder of tits jamie
thinks SO, too," he laughed.
And jamie never told of her robber,
yet she kisses som etimes purple
scar on her husbands wrist.
sit was the beginningof the new
life," she says, the beautiful new
life OF an honest man."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A Great Throw at Dice.

run tle a11oHIOWu (fa heglstcI.
At rattle for g. breech-loading gun
at a saloon in this city, a little boy
made the remarkable throw of 81.
This score is almost unheard of, and
is the highest possible with three
shakes of the dice. Three times in
succession did the three six spots turn
up, and after the boy made his throw
all doubt as to who would be the win
ner of the gun disappeared. The boy
may live to be 100 years old, and
never make the throw he did that
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
know.

THE prohibition war at Atlanta,
Ca, is doing a great deal toward set
thing the race problem. Anxious to
secure all the votes and influence they
can, the prohibitionists are inducing
colored men to join the ranks, invest
ing them with the honors of full mem
bership. while the white ladies are urg-
ing, with considerable success, colorsd
ladies to organize and cooperate with
them In the fight. a 3.n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

The department Of womaa's World hes
become one of the most interesting ieaturee
of the WISCONSIN since its introduction a
fex years ego. Tie original articles OF
which It IS mostly composed, are widely
copied by the newspapers of the country,
thus paying nierited compliment to the
numerous writers for these columns.
For the Boys and Girls Department yya
have several of the most Accommodated
writers in the United States. The weekly
letters upon society. literature, fashion anJ
the drama from New York. ore z feature
that hes given great Satisfaction to the read
ers. The Puzzle and Family Departments
offer amusement. and Instruction ccual to
any OF the speciality papers. The Markes
Reports are prepared by an editor who al
tends the exchange daily, and spends his
whole time in their preparation. me News.
particularly from the Northwest - fur
nished BY more than 100 paid reporters. To-
Gated in all parts of Wisconsin and adjoiu-
ing states, under the supervision of our man-
aging editor and his assistants. The eslito-
nal columns are presided over by the senior
publisher, assisted by an able corps of writ,
ers- Thus ii will be seen that a small army
Of people fitted for the work are engaged
weekly in the production OF this Journal
We cannot within the limits Of this an
nouncemert give the various schemes for
premiums 10 subscribers and clubbing
agents, but refer them 70 our advertisements
printed in the paper hself' ANY person
may avail hinselfofthe advantages Of these
prices by sending to the ofhce OF pu6lce-
ton for a sample copy Of the WEEKLY Ms~
cpHslx, or inquiring of the postnsstesp
nearest to his residence. The WIsoossS
nlailed TO every post-ofiice in Wisconsin ana
yery generally In Minnesota and Dakota
We shall be very glad 70 malta copy 70 any
person sending Is his name 30 tnaL 10y
may Judge, as xel ns can be judged " enS
copy. of be nevis Of oar Journal
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
A GOOD NAME.
BY ROBERT POLLOCK.

Good name was dear to all; without it, none
Could soundly sleep, even on a royal bed:
Or drink with relish from q cup of gold;
And with it, on his borrowed straw, or by
The leafiess hedge, beneath the open heavens.
The weary beggar took untroubled rest,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

THERE are said to be only four
horses in Alaska.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30

tRIxEK ArxENS . CRAMER,
aasLwAukEx MA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16
BIRTHS.

a new boy registered at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs A. C. Mende, Of Walnut, Wednesday Of
this week.
Born to Mr.. and hrs. j . L. seavy on Tuesday
Of last week in Freedom township q boy.
little girl appeared an Sunday night at the
happy home Of EIF. aud Mrs. y E Whitmarsh
Of PhillipsbaTg
A new boy came to Mr.. and Mrs. James 5iur-
ply Of Jimtowu.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16

Last Tuesday boys ranging in age
from eight to 16 years, have terribly
annoyed the trainmen at the depot by
jumping on and of the cars. A tram
man reports that one boy came within
a hairs breath of being run over and
killed. He snatched him from the rail
not a second too soon. Parents should
put a stop to the boys going to the de-
pot. but see thai they are at school in
stead. If they do not some boy will be
killed or crippled, that is nearly
certain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16
Notice to sUockholders.

Notice is hereby given 10 the following delin-
quenU stockholders Of The Phillips COHntY Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Association that By a
resolution adopted al the regular annual meeting
of the association held December 18TH lcsJ- tue
clared forfeited unless 2 payment OF 20 per cent.
was made thereon within 80 days from date Of
this notice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16
For farm loans call
On McElrOy & Lowe.

y
Pratt g. Lewis have for sale some
Of the most desirable business and
resident lots in the city.
Some communications and other
matter intended for this HERALD have
been crowded out. They Will appear
next week.
-Ihe fellow that wrote 81 reach, and
reach, but cannot grasp found relief
when he got onto the cheap farm loans
made by the First National Bank,
BE sure and notice our new adver-
tisement in the HRRALD supplement,
as it will be a great benefit TO you
Rosenberg s. AIiehalisky, Of the Chicago
Fair.
John Gebhart has sold his stock Of
goods to his brother Joe. who is re-
modelling the store room. He is fixing
up the rooms in the rear Of the store
Tor a residence.
Now is your time to buy furniture
as W. Il. Krats, Successor OF g. a.
Slote) is getting on a splendid Few
stoak. Don't buy fHrnitgre of any
kind, TIL you see the stock Of kratz and
get his prices
Just look at them !
What? Those Holt
day goods at Fisher
& Cos Drug Stor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16

= Mr.. Swearingen, last week while
digging a well for Phil Townsley,
found the skeleton of a prairie dog 20
teet below the surface. The animal
had bored down in a zig-zag course
looking for water. MIR. S. says he
frequently has found their holes reach
ing Is or 20 feet below the surface and
at the bottom Of the hole an excavation
or hollow place as large as a half BUSH
el. The querey is how do those little
animals get the loose dirt cut Of the
hole.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-16
Fatal Accident - Claude Nipps
KILLED bv q HOrse.

Killed by a Horse.
One of the sadesU accidents that ever
happened in Phillipsburg befel Claude
Nipps, aged about IA years on last Sat
urday afternoon. He was the youngest
son Of Jacob Nipps, County Treasurer,
of this county. The lad had been cut
horseback riding on the old grey, the
trusted family horse. Not far from the
new Presbyterian Church, near the
side of the road, and on slOpIng ground,
the horse slipped and fell in such a way
that he rolled clear over crushing the
poor boy not only by his own weight
but by the horn Of the saddle, which
struck him in the side of the head,
He was picked up in an unconscious
condition carried into the drug store OF
G W, Bickford and afterwards taken
home. Doctors Wallace, Miley. and
Houck did all they could for him but
no human aid could save him. He re
manned unconscious till Sunday night
when about eleven O'Clock he breathed
his last. his skull was broken and be
was otherwise badly crushed, The
funeral took place at o'clock Tues
day. Rev. 1. 5. Hall, OF the NJ. E.
Church, officiating, and was largely at
tended. The remains were inferred in
the Phillipsburg Cemetery.
The HERALD extends its profound
sympathy to the stricken parents and
friends 10 this their sad afflicuOn.
Lines on Death Of Claude Nipps.
Claude, stranger as / am, / come,
With other sad stricken hearts,
As and memory Oft have done,
Of ring TINS, my tribute part.
As I stood by thy couc b, n thought,
Could it be, a life SO fair so young;
With so much fruitiOn unfraught
Must close ere the rising OF the sun.
could but silently whisper-stay
stay for parent, brother sister, all;
But ere the opening of the day,
Claude answ'ed the thought and final call.
But not gone. In that world Of His,
Eternal sympathy reigus,
And holy love ever hOws
For those that on earth remain.
We all in some dark hour have lam
Some darling from this lie away,
Few are who live. who have not prezs'd
Farelge ] on some dear lips Of c.uy.
None gone! a change is made
To that which knows no bound,
And with Claude and all,
Wen meet wh-n we are Transformed,